Scotch Whisky Experience - Visitor Attraction

Exhibitions

Take a sensational journey through a replica distillery, before your expert guide imparts the secrets of the Whisky regions. Finally, you'll choose your perfect 'dram', and taste it in The World's Largest Whisky Collection.

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Important accessibility notice -please read:

We are delighted to announce that our lift is currently being replaced, with a brand new facility available in the new year.

Please be aware that from now until a proposed mid-May finish date for this extensive project, our lift will be closed. Our specialist whisky shop is at street level so is unaffected, and our team would be delighted to tutor wheelchair users through a ‘wee dram’ within the Shop –our fun 10 minute barrel ride through the production process is also wheelchair accessible. Our full tour is not accessible to wheelchair users, as it takes place over two levels. Our restaurant, Amber is also not accessible, as it is situated on the lower ground floor.

We look forward to offering wheelchair users the benefit of this refurbished facility when it re-opens early in the new year.

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Experience Scotch Whisky - Take a barrel ride as you actually become part of the whisky making process. Journey through gently swaying fields of barley and on to the warmth of the Malt Kiln with its lingering smell of burning peat.Take great care to avoid being ground through the Malt Mill before being spun and mashed in the MashTun. Then it’s off to the turbulent wooden Washback with the sound of the sloshing Wash before the steaming and bubbling Pot Still. Breathe in the restful smell of the Oak Casks and the process slows down to the tick-tock of the passing years of maturation. You may spot one of our mischievous angels taking their “share” before your journey ends.

Discover the stories behind the secret and magical ingredient of time. As the years pass by preserving forever the stories and character of the people who made it, the whisky now begins to take on its amber hue, developing its complexity and taking on a smooth and lingering character.

Explore Scotland’s diverse whisky regions and the flavours that the countryside imparts to its whiskies. Experience for yourself the varying aromas and whether you like fruity, sweet or smoky flavours our experts will help you select your perfect dram.

Your guide will then allow you access to our vault containing the Diageo Claive Vidiz Scotch Whisky Collection; the world’s largest collection of Scotch Whiskies, where you can enjoy a special tutored nosing and tasting of your dram. Marvel at the stunning array of some of the most rare and exclusive whiskies in the world representing a lifetime’s collection.

Conclude your visit in our exhibition area of Scotland’s whisky history taking visitors from the very beginnings of a cottage industry through to the global success of today. Here you can discover more about the people and history behind the drink. End your visit relaxing over a whisky in our bar where you can choose from over 300 Single Malts, Blends, Scotch Whisky Liqueurs and Cocktails.

Experience for everyone

15 Languages, Child-friendly exhibits and tailored tours, fully wheelchair accessible, Expert tour guides and whisky advisors are on hand throughout the experience to tailor make your visit and ensure the enjoyment of every member of your party.

The experience blows away the myths about Scotch Whisky making it accessible to everyone.

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Road Directions

When entering Edinburgh following signs for "city centre" and "attractions". You can approach from Johnstone Terrace, The Mound leading to Bank Street, George IV Bridge and the Lawnmarket. The High Street and Ramsay Lane are closed to traffic. On street parking is available on Johnstone Terrace. You can pay with coins in the meter or by mobile phone. There is a multi story car park on Castle Terrace - top level, Kings Stables Road - bottom level.

Public Transport Directions

Getting there by railway:- Waverley train station is located 5 minutes by foot from the Scotch Whisky Experience.

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Access to Public Areas (Displays, exhibits, rides etc)

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds) or access by a ramp or lift to :

a public toilet

a public toilet suitable for visitors who use a wheelchair

the gift shop

the information point

the ticket issuing point

General

Seating available throughout the attraction at appropriate intervals, for visitors with limited mobility

Good colour / tonal contrast used throughout the attraction e.g. doors contrast strongly with floors/walls

Where there are films or information touch screens, they have visual / audible subtitles [e.g. to describe icons and images]

Clear signage throughout the attraction (e.g. colour contrasted, large lettering, use of pictograms etc.)

Routes / pathways throughout the attraction suitable for visitors with limited mobility

There is an audible alarm system

Parking

There is a drop-off point for guests immediately outside the main entrance

Ticket / Information / Gift Shop [where applicable]

Information available in alternative formats

Audio

Cafeteria / Restaurant

Catering staff provide meals for guests with special dietary requirements

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds) or access by a ramp or lift to the :

cafeteria

restaurant

Menus available in large print [i.e.14pt and over]

Lift

There is a lift

Lift buttons have raised numbers or letters

Staff

Staff who have contact with visitors have disability awareness training

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